Question

Ten times the sum of half a number and 6 is 8

Answer 1

10(1/2x+6)=8
.5x+60=8
.5x=-52
X=-10.4

Answer 2

10(1/2x + 6) = 8

Distributive property.

5x + 60 = 8

Subtract 60 from both sides.

5x = -52

Divide both sides by 5.

x = -10.4 (This is your answer.)